We know that allowing ourselves to fully feel and express our sadness builds resilience, fosters empathy, and is an important part of self-care. Knowing these things does not make it easier to actually cope with sadness…So what should we do when we're feeling sadness?

The truth is, it's okay to feel sad sometimes. Life is full of ups and downs, and it's normal to experience a range of emotions. No one is happy all the time, and that's perfectly fine. Instead of trying to bottle up our feelings, we should learn to embrace them and accept them as a natural part of the human experience.